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Instant Pot Black Gram Lentils
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Keyword
Black Gram Lentils, red kidney beans
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
30
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
2
cups
black gram lentils or sabuturad dal
½
cup
red kidney beans
½
teaspoon
cumin seeds
½
teaspoon
asafetida
3
inch
ginger
2
large onions
chopped
4
cups
water
2
tablespoon
butter
½
teaspoon
carom seeds
4
whole red chilies
10
garlic cloves
2
large tomatoes
cilantro
to garnish
3
teaspoon
coriander powder
3
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
cumin seeds
Instructions
Soak and rinse lentils and beans in water overnight.
Then, soak 4 red chilies for 30 minutes in warm water.
In a blender, add tomatoes, ginger, red whole chilies and garlic. Blend well.
Meanwhile, add butter, carom seeds, cumin seeds and asafetida in the inner pot of Instant pot. Select “Sauté”.
After about 45 seconds, add chopped onions.
Sauté for about 4 minutes and add tomato paste and spices.
Now, drain the water from soaked lentils and beans and add them in the Instant pot.
Add water and press the “Cancel” button.
Close the lid of Instant pot and press the “Manual” button.
Cook for about 30 minutes on HIGH pressure and release the pressure naturally through the steam vent.
Open the lid and mix well.
Dish out and garnish with butter and cilantro.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
30
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
884
mg
|
Potassium:
93
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
12
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
28
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg